SIZE OF BAND..whats the difference?

[mybarra4 0]

I dont understand the difference in the sizes of the band. I read some people have a 10cc some have a 15 cc, etc. Why do some have larger than others? Also why do some people have different amounts of fills? My surgery is August 27th. Im gonna be asking more questions tomorrow, August 18th @ my Pre Op. I have written down different things to ask but are there certain things i definitely need to ask? I appreciate any comments. Thank You!

[amandac82 0]

I also will be going to my pre-op appt tomorrow. I don't have that many questions but I did ask before the difference. My Dr told me that really it was a preferance and that sometimes that they use the bigger band for men. Or sometimes for really obese women that would need to lose weight like a man would. For instance. I am 28yrs old, 5'2" and weigh 230. I will be getting a 10 cc band. But for another women who was my age and height but weighs 430 she may get a 15cc band.

Good Luck! Keep in touch!

[mybarra4 0]

Thank you for the info! Im going in weighing 270 & i am 5'3". I just keep forgetting to ask these questions when i go in so this time im writing them down. This is exciting! We will get to go shopping & I finally will not be ashamed to look at myself in the mirror when trying on clothes. When is your surgery? Good luck to you too. We will have to keep in touch.

[AlienBandit 10]

Not all stomachs are the same size. Therefore different people get different bands.

My doc usually determines what band someone should have based on what brand they want ie lap band, swedish band etc and then the size of their stomach.

Fills are the same. If you get a big band and then your stomach and area gets smaller you need a bigger fill.

For an idea of what different bands look like, click on my blog. I have posted 4 different bands that are at my docs office.